New Hampshire’s Live Free Country Raises 18 Tons of Turkeys
Saga Communications' Manchester Media Group held its annual Tons of Turkeys event on Saturday, November 23, collecting 18 tons of turkeys for the New Hampshire Food Bank. 96.5 Live Free Country encouraged listeners to donate the frozen turkeys.
Public Radio Engineers To Gather in Las Vegas for PREC 2025
The Association of Public Radio Engineers has announced the dates for its 25th Annual Public Radio Engineering Conference. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual option will feature live access to all sessions and interactive Q&A opportunities with presenters.
Giving Tuesday Spotlight: Alliance for Women in Media
As Giving Tuesday 2024 approaches on December 3, Radio Ink is spotlighting non-profit organizations dedicated to making a difference in the radio community. Today, we talk about the Alliance for Women in Media with President Becky Brooks.
A Thanksgiving Message To You From Radio Ink
As the holiday season begins, we at Radio Ink want to pause and reflect on a year that has been as challenging as it has been rewarding. Our daily headlines will pause tomorrow and Friday, returning on Monday, December 2.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: No Love In A Link
(By Paige Nienaber) I heard a generic recruitment spot for advertisers running on a station over the weekend. If I was ever stupid enough to go into Sales (it’s not my forte), I’d buy an actual schedule on my station. Here’s what I’d say:
Radio’s Holy Grail Of Advertising
(By Randy Lane) Trusted endorsements from radio and podcast personalities can have as much, or even more, impact than a personal recommendation from a friend. Peter Connolly referred to talent endorsements as "the holy grail of word-of-mouth advertising."
Pay Now or Pay Later: Preventive Maintenance in Media Sales
(By Rick Fink) One of the most iconic advertising slogans ever created was for Fram Oil Filters: “You can pay me now, or pay me later.” The simple but powerful message was that proper maintenance of your vehicle will save you lots of money down the road.
CMG Atlanta Stations Provide 12,000+ Meals for Georgians
Cox Media Group Atlanta’s radio stations partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help fight food insecurity ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Together, the stations collected 8,782 pounds of food, equating to 12,272 meals.
Steve Harvey’s Annual Turkey Give Helps Families Across The US
For the 15th year, The Steve Harvey Morning Show and Premiere Networks have provided thousands of turkeys to help families in need celebrate Thanksgiving. 2024’s Annual Turkey Give distributed more than 7,000 turkeys to affiliate stations across the US.
After Five Years, MediaCo Fully Repays Emmis Debt
In 2019, Emmis Communications sold its full ownership of New York City’s 107.5 WBLS and Hot 97 (WQHT) to MediaCo Holding for $91.5 million in cash, a $5 million note, and a 23.72% equity stake. Now that debt has been repaid and MediaCo stands on its own.
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